Out & About Calendar

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UPCOMING: • A Christmas Carol: Tickets now on Sale: Venue – Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. Performance dates Dec. 8 & Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Grey Towers (Mon. – Fri.) or online at www.greytowers.org. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope or request that your tickets be held at the door. Indicate which show you are purchasing tickets for. For info call 296-9625.

• Holiday Tours at Grey Towers: Dec. 10 through Dec. 22. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. .In addition to the guided tours, visitors can enjoy a Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale, plain air paintings by artists of Come Paint With Me and photographs by members of the Highlands Photography Guild, all creatively depicting Grey Towers and the landscape.

• Saw Creek Holds Angel Tree Fundraiser: The Saw Creek Estates Member Services Office will be working with the Bushkill Outreach Program. This fundraiser will provide gifts to needy children during the holiday season. To participate, visit the Member Services Office, pick an angel tag off of the tree and bring back an unwrapped gift for the appropriate gender and age described on the tag. Fundraiser ends Dec. 14. The Bushkill Outreach Program will distribute donated gifts. For more info, call Member Services Office at 588-9329 or e-mail memberservices@sawcreek.org

• Breaking the Code - Understanding the Book of Revelations, 11:15 a.m. Bethany Presbyterian Church. Book written by Dr. Metzger, a free overview study to be held the 4th Sunday of each month. All are welcome.

• GHP seeks Craft Vendors, Antique Dealers, Artists and Artisans: Looking for talented craft vendors, antique dealers, artists and artisans & specialty food vendors to participate “Honesdale for the Holidays”, to be held on Honesdale’s Main St. on Sat. Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a registration form or additional info, call GHP at 253-5492 or e-mail ghp@visithonesdalepa.com (put VENDOR in your subject line).

• Honesdale Saturday Free Lunch, 11:30 a.m. - Noon. Every Saturday at either St. John's Lutheran or Grace Episcopal Church. Free to the community. For info call Laura at 687-6436.

• Participants Sought For Santa Parade: Nov. 23, Honesdale. Rain Date - Sat. Nov. 24. Line up will begin at 5:00 p.m. at Top Notch parking area on Fourth St. Parade will kick-off at 6:00 p.m.. The parade will end in Central Park and be immediately followed by our traditional tree lighting ceremony. Businesses, community groups, school groups, and non-profit groups are welcome to participate. Anyone wishing to enter a float, musical or marching group is asked to call Gail Tucker 253-5492 or fax 253-5491. You may also e-mail ghp@visithonesdalepa.com

• Winter coats available at The Other Shop: 1036 Main St., Honesdale. New and gently-used winter coats/ jackets avail. Many of the items cost less than $10. Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteers operate the consignment shop to benefit the local hospital. Volunteers are always needed. For more info, call co-chair Sheila Davis 253-0845.

• Women Seeking Serenity Through the 12 Steps: Friday's, 7 p.m. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7th and Church St., side entrance, Honesdale. Sisterhood of women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their comma problems and help others recover form addictions and painful relationships. For info visit womenseekingserenity.org.

• Lakewood Area Pantry will be held: 1 p.m.. - 3 p.m.. Northern Wayne Family Health CTR. For an emergency need call 798 - 2859 or 798 - 2229. In the event of inclement weather call 253-4646. For info to register at a pantry cll 253-4262. If unable to attend, you may ask someone to pick your food up for you. However, they must have your pantry card and a proxy giving them permission to pick up your food.

• Open Mic Night: 7 - 10 p.m. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. Hosted by "The Crackers". Come out and perform or just to watch and listen. All are welcome. Donations appreciated. For info call 253-2020.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • Thanksgiving with Friends Dinner, Noon, Hawley Untied Methodist Church. This meal is open to all at no charge. Donations appreciated.

• Thanksgiving Together: Noon - 1 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church Hall, Honesdale. Everyone is invited to the free community Thanksgiving Dinner. Worship service open to everyone at 11 a.m.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 • Ballroom Dance Class, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, Church St., Honesdale. Open to anyone who would like to dance. For info call the church at 253-2760 on Mon., Tues. or Thurs., or call instructor Blake France at 677-3352 or e-mail bfrance@ptd.net

• Honesdale for the Holidays: "Open House": Many, many activities. We invite you to browse through the great variety of stores, learn about the wonderful local services, and dine at one of the many area restaurants and cafes. For a full list of stores, please go to www.VisitHonesdalePa.com and click “Shop Honesdale”, or stop by one of the shops in Honesdale and pick our brochure, complete with a colorful map, list of events, and historic walking tour. For info, call the GHP office at 253-5492

Page 4 of 9 - • Trolley Holiday Run: Trolley departure times 10:30 a.m. , Noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lackawanna county Electric City Trolly. Any child that brings an unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more will receive a free ride, toys will be donated to Toys For Tots.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 • Capitol Christmas Tree Stop: Grey Towers Mansion. En route from Colorado to Washington, DC, the tree stops at Grey Towers for the public to enjoy. First floor of the mansion will be open for visitors and refreshment will be served. For details call 296-9630 or visit www.fs.us/gt

• Indraloka Animal Sanctuary: 8:30 p.m. Be Life Cafe, 639 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit. Live music, tasty treats, 50/50 raffle for more than $2500, and more. Tickets avail at the event of purchase online at www.indraloka.org/5000raffte-to-rescue. Indraloka is one of only a few all-species animal shelters in the U.S., and the only sanctuary in Pennsylvania that rescues farm animals.

• Square Dance: 7 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 827 Church St., Honesdale. Light refreshments will be avail. $8 per person or $15 per family. 4th Sat of the month through May 2013.

• Trolley Holiday Run: Trolley departure times 10:30 a.m. , Noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lackawanna county Electric City Trolly. Any child that brings an unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more will receive a free ride, toys will be donated to Toys For Tots. Marine Corps League Members will be on hand to collect the donated gifts.

• Tours: 1 – 4 p.m. Tour the Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale Fire Museum, Old Stone Jail or one of four of Honesdale’s houses of worship St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Temple Beth Israel, Grace Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church. Small charge for Historical Society all others free. For info call 253-5492

• Trolley Holiday Run: Trolley departure times 10:30 a.m. , Noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lackawanna county Electric City Trolly. Any child that brings an unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more will receive a free ride, toys will be donated to Toys For Tots. Marine Corps League Members will be on hand to collect the donated gifts.

• Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner: 4 - 7 p.m. Newfoundland Moravian Church, Main St., Newfoundland. (Across the street form the Elementary School). Adults $9, children 10 years old and under $5. Take outs avail.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 • Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Visits: 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. Arrive 15-30 minutes early. Train departs Scranton and will cross the Tunkhannock Viaduct between 7 and 7:15 p.m. The musicians, who ride in vintage private cars at the end of the 14-car train, hop out and climb aboard a boxcar in the middle of the train that opens to reveal a stage where they will perform a live holiday concert and invite visitors to sing along. Hope you can join us for this event which supports our local food bank.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • Ballroom Dance Class, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, Church St., Honesdale. Open to anyone who would like to dance. For info call the church at 253-2760 on Mon., Tues. or Thurs., or call instructor Blake France at 677-3352 or e-mail bfrance@ptd.net

• “Christmas in the Village”: 2 – 4 p.m. Bethany- 3 miles north of downtown Honesdale on Rt. 670. Children’s party w/Santa at Bethany Public Library; Christmas ornament making at Bethany UM Church; carriage rides and tours of the library Historical Society and Methodist Church. Holiday open houses 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. with seasonal food and beverages at E. Kellogg B&B (art exhibit and sale); James Manning House B&B w/Honesdale HS Chamber Choir singing carols; and Mansion at Noble Lane with rooms decorated by local businesses. Free. For info call 253-5573.

• Eagle Institute Volunteer Training Day: 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Lackawaxen Inn, Lackawaxen. Become an eagle volunteer, learn about our national bird, help protect eagles in their habitat, and assist in educating the public about sharing our region with eagles. Volunteers are trained to monitor and collect data, how to help people who want to view eagles in the safest and least intrusive manner. Binoculars, spotting scopes, manuals, data form, hand and foot warmers provided by the Conservancy. For more info and specific details visit www.DelawareHighlands.org, or call 226-3164 or 845-583-1010.

• Holiday Open House: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Highlights For Children, 803 Church St., Honesdale. Treats, entertainment, art show, craft room, face painting and balloon animals. Surprise grab bags under the Christmas tree. Does not include an on-site book sale. Family and Friends Discount Coupon for books avail on Highlights.com will be avail. Free. For info call 253-1080.

• "Santa on the Trolley": Lackawanna County Electric City Trolley: Excursion times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Kris Kringle will mingle with the kids and learn what they want for Christmas. This is a 10 mile Santa ride head to the Trolley Works Bldg. by PNC field and then back to the museum. Reservations suggested - 963-6590.

• Compassionate Friends, Wayne County Chapter Tree Decorating: 10 a.m. Wayne Memorial Hospital, lobby and Chapel, 601 Park St., Honesdale. Bring a special ornament if you wish. Leave it for future Christmas' or take it home after the holidays.

• "Santa on the Trolley": Lackawanna County Electric City Trolley: Excursion times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 pp.m. and 3:30 p.m. Kris Kringle will mingle with the kids and learn what they want for Christmas. This is a 10 mile Santa ride head to the Trolley Works Bldg. by PNC field and then back to the museum. Reservations suggested - 963-6590.

• Taste of Wayne County - First Wednesdays: 5 - 9 p.m. The Falls Port Inn and Restaurant, 330 Main Ave., Hawley. A portion of the sales will go to support the Wayne County Historical Society. For info visit http://www.thefallsportinnandrestaurant.com/dining, for reservation call 226-2600.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 • Ballroom Dance Class, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, Church St., Honesdale. Open to anyone who would like to dance. For info call the church at 253-2760 on Mon., Tues. or Thurs., or call instructor Blake France at 677-3352 or e-mail bfrance@ptd.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 • Blowout Book Sale: 9 a.m. - Noon. Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Highway, Equinunk (follow the access rd to the end, past the Twp. Office). Paperback books 5 cents, hardcover’s, 2/$1. This is the last day the library will be open until April 2013.

• Contra Dance, 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. A folk dance in which couples dance in two long lines, facing each other. Caller Hilton Baxter. Live Music. Suggested donation, $10 per adult, children under age 15 free. Beginners welcome.

• Free Lunch and Fellowship, First Presbyterian Church of Hawley, 815 Church St., Hawley. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Info at 226-4835.

• Hawley's Enchanted Christmas at Bingham Park: 4 - 7 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony, Bring the kids to meet and take pictures with Santa and his Friendly Elf. Roast some marshmallows at the Bonfire. Put an ornament on our "Angel Tree" for a lost loved one. Enjoy the music and hear the carolers sing. Refreshments will be served.

• Paperback Blowout Book Sale: 9 a.m. – Noon. Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Hwy., Equinunk. Paperbacks 5 cents, hard-cover books two for $1 to make way for new donations. Library will close for the winter. Info 224-8500.

• Road to Bethlehem, 6-7:30 p.m. Hawley United Methodist Church. Seven-scene live nativity. In addition to tour, there will be crafts for the kids. No charge. Donations appreciated.

• "Santa on the Trolley": Lackawanna County Electric City Trolley: Excursion times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 pp.m. and 3:30 p.m. Kris Kringle will mingle with the kids and learn what they want for Christmas. This is a 10 mile Santa ride head to the Trolley Works Bldg. by PNC field and then back to the museum. Reservations suggested - 963-6590.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Christmas Concert: A Cappella Group - Ball in the House: 3 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherds and St. Jon the Evangelist, 110 W Catherine St., Milford. Opening is a group of Delaware Valley students. Limited seating. Tickets $15 adults and $10 for students. Info at 296-8123.

• "Santa on the Trolley": Lackawanna County Electric City Trolley: Excursion times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 pp.m. and 3:30 p.m. Kris Kringle will mingle with the kids and learn what they want for Christmas. This is a 10 mile Santa ride head to the Trolley Works Bldg. by PNC field and then back to the museum. Reservations suggested - 963-6590.